Seattle Seahawks - TeamReport

Asked about the possibility of Russell Wilson suffering a setback in his second season, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said his quarterback is up to the challenge.

"He had a great (rookie) year," Carroll said. "It'd be hard for anybody to come back and have a better year. It's a challenge in itself just to do that. That's just something that anybody who has a good season has to deal with. I think his mindset is excellent. And his preparation, his habits, his concern and his focus is excellent."

Wilson, who earned an invitation to the Pro Bowl as a surprise rookie starter for Seattle, echoed those sentiments.

"I don't even know those words," Wilson said when asked about the possibility of a sophomore slump. "I don't pay attention to it. I think the biggest thing is just focusing on tomorrow and focusing on the day - the rest of the day that I have and the next couple hours I have here."

Wilson's command of Seattle's offense was on display at the Seahawks' mandatory minicamp this week, as he expertly executed a Seattle offense that appeared in midseason form, with several pinpoint passes to receivers Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin, along with tight end Sean McGrath.

"The reads are coming a lot easier for all of us on offense," Baldwin said. "Russell's seeing us. He knows what we're capable of doing. And he's finding us in the holes that he didn't necessarily see last year just because we've got that rapport and chemistry growing now."

Even though the Seahawks will have five weeks until the beginning of training camp, tentatively scheduled for July 25, Russell doesn't plan on taking much time off to rest his mind and body.

Wilson says he doesn't need it.

"I'll rest later," he said. "You guys have got to remember I played two sports most of my life. It's one of those things where I've never had a break - ever - before this past offseason. My biggest thing is I like to have a lot of things on my plate."

And the driving force for Wilson and the rest of his teammates remains the thought that this year could be special.

"We have so much talent on this team, and we believe that we're capable of winning the Super Bowl - not only this year," Baldwin said. "That's just our belief. You wouldn't step out on the field if you didn't believe that."

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NFL Team Report - Seattle Seahawks - NOTES, QUOTES

--Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson could be headed back to the Seahawks.

The seven-year pro was cut by Buffalo on Monday, as the Bills narrowed the competition for the starting quarterback job to veteran Kevin Kolb and first-round draft choice EJ Manuel.

Jackson re-signed with Buffalo this offseason on a one-year that included a $500,000 signing bonus.

First reported by ESPN, a team source confirmed that Jackson had a planned visit to Seattle this week. He entered last season in a three-way competition with Russell Wilson and Matt Flynn for the Seahawks' starting job, but was traded to Buffalo when it was clear he had fallen to third on the depth chart.

If re-signed, Jackson likely would compete with Brady Quinn for the backup job to Russell Wilson.

In his only season with Seattle, Jackson played most of the 2011 season with a torn pectoral muscle, finishing 7-7 as the team's starter.

Jackson also is very familiar with Seattle's offense, having played for offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell for his first five seasons in the league with Minnesota.

Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin has an affinity for Jackson because of the success he had with the Alabama State product during his rookie season, leading the Seahawks in receptions two years ago.

"He's loved in the locker room because of what he did for us in 2011," Baldwin said. "He fought through injuries, and was able to put his best foot forward out on the field. And like I said, the guys in the locker room love him. And he's got unbelievable knowledge about the game."

Baldwin believes there is a possibility that Jackson returns to Seattle. He talked with Jackson on Monday after he was released.

"He was a little distraught about the situation," Baldwin said. "But he's got his spirits up. He's just looking for the next opportunity, and hopefully it's with the Seattle Seahawks."

--A spot starter in 2012, Malcolm Smith wants to parlay that experience into a full-time starting job this year.

"Going into your third year you know you have to be a professional all the time," the Seattle outside linebacker said. "You have to be accountable. So it's like a pivotal time for all of us. Especially on this team - we really have aspirations to win a lot of games. So we just want to make sure we play our part and do well."

The USC product started three games at weak-side linebacker in place of an injured Leroy Hill last year. And Smith was productive, finishing with 17 tackles and two pass deflections.